Record Details

Public Comments

Satellite Office located in Brantford and Simcoe (see separate listing) and Satellite courts located in Brantford and Simcoe (see separate listing)

Service Details

Hours

Hours vary

Areas Served Haldimand County
Eligibility Victims and witnesses of:
  • Intimate partner violence
  • Child physical and sexual abuse
  • Sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking)
  • Families of motor vehicle fatalities
  • Families of homicide victims
  • Elderly victims
  • Victims with disabilities
  • Victims of hate crime
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund – Eligibility determined on case-by-case basis
Application

Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral

Languages English ; French
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Cayuga
Address & Map
10 Echo St W
Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0
 
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Intersection Munsee St and Echo St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Provides information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process

  • services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
  • information about victims’ rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
  • needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
  • crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
  • facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
  • information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
  • facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
  • debriefing and follow-up support

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court

  • travel arrangements and expenses
  • language interpretation
  • real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-772-6129
Toll Free Phone 1-866-843-9721
Website https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/programs.php#vwap